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- By GMACThese are the official GMAT books. These books are essential for Verbal practice. However do not expect to learn or study from this set. These books contain retired official questions and are considered the best practice materials for GMAT Verbal.

1. Contains 907 Real GMAT Questions.2. Best resource for Verbal (It is hard to replicate the GMAT esque style of questions so the OG is a great resource to develop the GMAT - ear)3. Question bank - Online4. Questions are scaffolded according to level of difficulty 5. Contains a Verbal Diagnostic test (Includes a Quant diagnostic as well)6. It is easy to get questions based on particular topics (either from MGMAT or GMAT Club forum tags)

Weaknesses:

1. Not a suitable prep resource2. Substantial overlap with other OGs (OG 13 has the same set of questions)3. Online bank comprises the same questions4. Fewer questions of high levels of difficulty

Weaknesses:1. The book does not contain any strategies2. Online question bank comprises the same question pool3. It does have a few short review sections but they are very weak4. Mostly low and medium difficulty questions. Not very helpful to a person aiming to get above 700.

1.Complete overhaul from the 4th edition2.Less emphasis on diagramming and more on CR general strategy3.Linked to OG questions categorised into Strengthen/Weaken/Assumption/Inference Question types4.Comprehensive question bank at the end of each topic5.Unlocks 6 MGMAT Practice CATs6.Unlocks MGMAT CR Online Question Bank

Strengths:1. Clearly divides the CR question types and provides with specific strategy solutions for each type2. Gets the results - this is the most recommended book on GMAT Club for CR3. Well laid out, making learning easy and quick

Weaknesses:1. Though more questions are available than in the MGMAT book/online quiz bank, it could still use more practice questionsNote: This book is very similar in terms of strategies or tips to the MGMAT CR book; there is no value in owning both

Strengths1.In depth coverage of all critical reasoning Question Types tested on the GMAT2.Dedicated chapter on 'Provide a Logical Conclusion' Questions- a new question type increasingly being tested on the GMAT3.question practice set for Intensive practice4.Quick Recall chapter at the end that provides a quick revision of all CR concepts discussed in the book5.e-Book Version also available

Weaknesses5.Requires Purchase of OG6.Some questions are slightly off the standard GMAT language.

Weaknesses:1. It may seem to have too much detailing, appearing cumbersome for non natives dealing with SC for the first time.2. Might requires multiple reading.Other notes: One of the most referenced books for SC on GMAT Club forum.

Strengths1. Detailed revision of the first edition2. Topicwise breakdown of the entire SC content3. Main focus on "meaning" of the sentence4. Comprehensive idiom list5. Lucid language and jargon free.6. OG references

Strengths:1. All SC areas covered and explained in detail 2. 500+ exercises and 500+ GMAT-like SC questions3. GMAT idioms with explanations and examples, tables, usage, problematic words, etc4. Optional section on punctuation and also section on articles and other often ignored subjects/topics that international students struggle with

Strengths1. Tackles RC by strategies for different question types.2. Includes passages from the famous RC 99 book (presently discontinued)3. Reading strategy thoroughly discussed4. Passages are scaffolded into levels of difficulty

Strengths1. Completely made out of scratch.2. The CR book has unprecedented quality CRs including GMAT favourites 700 level questions (e.g: Numerical/proportion verbiage in CR)3. RC uses an uniform STOP strategy, which proves to be quite effective.4. Advanced verbal book has high quality problems (especially CR and SC)

Strengths1. Best verbal books on the market2. 3 Online question banks and 1 year subscription to MGMAT CATs

WeaknessesNone as such

Online Resources

e-GMAT Verbal Live PrepIf English is your second language - this course is designed for you. It is verbal only and is available in Live or On Demand formatReviews: 97 | Average Rating: 96% | Average Score Improvement: 80 pointsPrice:$329 after GMAT Club Discount + Free Access to GMAT Club Tests ($250 value)

Strengths: 1. Strongest Verbal-focused product on the market2. Large question bank of practice questions: 3,000+3. 36 hours of live instruction and includes 4 verbal workshops 4. Score guarantee. (Please read the terms and conditions carefully)5. Access to third party tests (7 CAT's)

Weaknesses:1. No Quant coverage2. Probably not an ideal choice for native speakers

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15 Apr 2015, 21:20

Jeli13 wrote:

Which book is advisable for a noN native speaker?That gives good explainations of SC and strategies for CR RC

Being a non native speaker myself, I would suggest for SC look no further than the SC Grail 3rd ed. It is written in a very easy to understand style and gives you pointed do's and don'ts. You'll see results almost immediately.

For CR, if you are very weak go for the CR Bible. However, if you are reasonably good then CR Grail should be good enough. It doesn't contain as much details as the CR Bible though.

For RC I think RC Grail is again the best. Gives you solid strategies and a lot of practice passages.

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15 Apr 2015, 23:29

namip wrote:

Jeli13 wrote:

Which book is advisable for a noN native speaker?That gives good explainations of SC and strategies for CR RC

Being a non native speaker myself, I would suggest for SC look no further than the SC Grail 3rd ed. It is written in a very easy to understand style and gives you pointed do's and don'ts. You'll see results almost immediately.

For CR, if you are very weak go for the CR Bible. However, if you are reasonably good then CR Grail should be good enough. It doesn't contain as much details as the CR Bible though.

For RC I think RC Grail is again the best. Gives you solid strategies and a lot of practice passages.

Good luck!

Thank you for the advice! Do you also have experience with the Kaplan Verbal books?

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18 Apr 2015, 21:48

Jeli13 wrote:

Thank you for the advice! Do you also have experience with the Kaplan Verbal books?

I don't think Kaplan has dedicated books for SC, CR and RC. If you are talking about the Verbal workbook that they have, it only contains questions but there aren't any strategies in it. You could use it for additional practice later maybe.

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19 Apr 2015, 02:17

Hi All,

I am in Bangalore, India. I want to sell my used 3 month old Manhattan GMAT Series + Foundations of Math and Verbal books. In total there are 12 books and all are 5th edition. The price is negotiable. Interested buyers please send me a PM or reply in this post.